Community Health Fairs and Farmer's Market

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Have the opportunity to connect with health resources for you and your family. Each month, we’ll have representatives from local organizations that focus on health, wellness, and community services! If you’re new to the Free Library system, make sure to pop by the book bike to…

Adult Family Programs Other Great Programs Book Bike Health

Philadelphia New Voting Machine Demonstration

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Philadelphia is getting new voting machines for the first time since 2002. Come test out the new touchscreen ExpressVote XL machines and practice voting before the next election on November 5.

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Voting and Elections

Teen Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us on Tuesdays in July for different weekly activities.  Today we'll work on journaling and poetry.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens

Literacy Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Young readers will enjoy a variety of literacy activities focused on the book of the week. All activities are for young learners ages 9-12. This program is presented by the UPenn’s Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program.    

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading STEM

Summer Read: Hello, Universe

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

We will read out loud and discuss the remarkable 2018 Newbery award winning novel, Hello Universe, by Philadelphia writer Erin Entrada Kelly. For summer readers between the age of 9 and 12.

School Age Discussion and Participation Summer Reading

Teen Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Teens and tweens ages 12 and up are invited to our Teen Tuesday! ***Groups cannot be accommodated***

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens

Scrabble Club

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Build vocabulary, spelling, critical thinking, and math skills through Scrabble!  All ages and levels are welcome.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Youth Chess Club

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Learn to play or improve your game! Chess Club meets Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in the children's section. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Family Programs Summer Reading Chess

Crafternoon

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Read-aloud story & craft activity for children under 12 and families.

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Summer Reading arts & crafts

Kids Yoga

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kids yoga with instructor Danielle Pramick. FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered…

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Health & Fitness Yoga meditation Health

Teen Cooking

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Let's work on our culinary literacy skills by making healthy snacks and desserts.  The food we prepare will require no cooking or baking.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Cooking & Nutrition Summer Reading

Painting with Miss Irene

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Unlease your inner artist with us.  Drawing and color instruction, as well as supplies, will be provided.  Enjoy yourself and get in the creativity zone. Registration is required as class size is limited.  For Teens and Adults. June 25; July 2, 9 & 16

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Art Summer Reading

Around the World with the Geography Lady

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Travel around the world while staying right here in the library! Get to know about different places and different cultures with Alycia Larson, the Geography Lady.

School Age Discussion and Participation Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading

Brickmasters Stop-Motion Animation Club

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Learn how to create your own animated movie!

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Organizing Workshop: How to Meet with Your Councilperson

Tue, July 16, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Have a message for your representative in City Council? This workshop will cover the nuts and bolts of setting up meetings, preparing effectively, and then running the meetings so that your message is heard. From creating the most strategic agenda to simply navigating the City Hall…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Philadelphia Politics

Read, Baby, Read Parent Circle

Tue, July 16, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Parent Circle is a series of gatherings that provide support and enrichment to any caregiver with a child ages birth to 2 years around language and literacy development. Expectant parents also welcome!  Caregivers may come solo or bring children along. New topics each week! For more…

Adult Toddler Baby Family Programs Family Literacy

Summer Film Series

Tue, July 16, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Join us for our Adult Summer Reading Film Series! July 16 - Argo (R)  

Adult Senior Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Tue, July 16, 2019 5:45 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Learn additional skills to navigate this popular computer program beyond a beginner level. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to come 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in the Magazines and…

Adult Senior Computer Classes Computers

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, July 16, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

Julie Salamon | An Innocent Bystander: The Killing of Leon Klinghoffer

Tue, July 16, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Exploring an astonishing range of genres and subject matter, Julie Salamon is the author of a score of novels, children’s books, and nonfiction books. Initially a longtime banking reporter and film critic for the Wall Street Journal , then a TV critic and arts reporter at the New York…

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